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Bears vs. 49ers Preview: Chicago Heads West Chasing a Crown

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John Lynch provides injury updates for George Kittle and Fred Warner

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch appeared on KNBR for his weekly interview, where he discussed Brock Purdy, Kyle Shanahan’s Coach of the Year candidacy, and more. We’ll focus on the injury front. There were no changes to Thursday’s injury report. Yetur Gross-Matos went from not participating to being limited, a pattern that has […]

What seed will the 49ers be heading into the playoffs?

The San Francisco 49ers control their destiny and path to the No. 1 seed. It’s simple. Beat the Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears this Sunday, then Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks in Week 18, both at Levi’s Stadium, and you’re the No. 1 seed. It won’t be easy, but win out, and you’re […]

Grading the Mets’ Jeff McNeil trade

In the latest (and potentially final) component of the controlled demolition of the holdover Mets’ core, Jeff McNeil was traded to the Athletics last week for RHP Yordan Rodriguez. The Mets are also covering $5.75M of McNeil’s 2026 salary as well as his buyout to 2027 to incentivize the Athletics to take on his deal. […]

Golden Nuggets: One last practice before game day

Jauan Jennings, Skyy Moore and the free agents the 49ers want back: Mailbag (paywall)“Apologies to all the Isaac Guerendo/Jordan James fans out there, but if the 49ers had a sudden rash of injuries at tailback, I’m certain Frank Gore could grind out a couple of 100-yard games in January. He looks exactly like he did […]

49ers vs. Bears Best Bets, Picks and Prediction – Dec. 28

The San Francisco 49ers (11-4) take a five-game winning streak into a matchup with the Chicago Bears (11-4) on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Levi’s Stadium, and we have best bets recommendations. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! Best Over/Under Bet O/U Pick: Under (52.5) This year, 49ers’ games have finished over 52.5 points scored in five out of 15 games. Three of the Bears’ 15 games this season have had more than 52.5 total points sco...

Cole Kmet Fantasy Week 17: Projections vs. 49ers, Points and Stats, Start or Sit

Chicago Bears TE Cole Kmet will match up with the 23rd-ranked pass defense of the San Francisco 49ers (229.3 yards allowed per game) in Week 17, at 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday. When setting your fantasy football lineup this week, is Kmet worth starting? For insights into his matchup versus the 49ers, we’ve got you covered. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! Cole Kmet Week 17 Game Info Let’s highlight some of the upcoming game’s vital info, along ...

Bear Bones: Getting you ready for Bears vs 49ers

The Chicago Bears (11-4) and San Francisco 49ers (11-4) play on Sunday Night Football, in a game with huge playoff implications. No matter what happens in the Sunday afternoon games, the winner of Bears vs 49ers will still be alive for the NFC top seed. On our latest special Christmas Day edition of Bear Bones, […]

A’s, Tyler Soderstrom Agree on 7 Year/$86M Contract Extension

Just last off-season the A’s set a new franchise record when they guaranteed Luis Severino $67M. That figure now ranks second. ESPN and others are reporting that A’s and Tyler Soderstrom have agreed on an extension that is guaranteed for 7 years and $86M, with an 8th year club option and escalators that could push […]

Liljegren Finds His Game as Sharks Continue to Grow

Progress in the National Hockey League doesn’t always show up right away. Sometimes it’s not about wins or losses. It’s about how you respond when games start to slip. For the San Jose Sharks, that response has started to change. Timothy Liljegren has seen it firsthand. “You can kind of notice that we don’t give up in games,” Liljegren said. Even when things don’t start their way, the fight stays. He pointed to comebacks and efforts as proof that this group isn’t checking out when th...

Top Player Prop Bets for Warriors vs. Mavericks on December 25, 2025

Player props are listed for Jimmy Butler III and Cooper Flagg, among others, when the Golden State Warriors host the Dallas Mavericks at Chase Center on Thursday at 5 p.m. ET. How to Watch Warriors vs. Mavericks Date: Thursday, December 25, 2025 Time: 5 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ABC and ESPN Live Stream: Fubo Location: San Francisco, California Venue: Chase Center NBA Props Today: Golden State Warriors Jimmy Butler III Props PTS REB AST 3PM 21....

Warriors vs. Mavericks Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Thursday, December 25, 2025

The Dallas Mavericks (12-19) are underdogs (by 7.5 points) to break a four-game road losing streak when they visit the Golden State Warriors (15-15) on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at 5 p.m. ET. The point total for the matchup is 227.5. Our computer predictions in this article will help you pick what are the best bets available for Thursday’s game. How to Bet on Warriors vs. Mavericks Pick the Warriors (-7.5) to Cover The Warriors have played 30 games, with 13 wins against the sprea...

George Kittle has a ‘chance’ to play through mid-to-low ankle sprain

On Tuesday, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle was dealing with a mid-to-low ankle sprain. That’s good news, as Fowler confirmed Kittle’s suspicions postgame about avoiding the dreaded high-ankle sprain. On Wednesday, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said Kittle won’t practice, but “He’s got a chance, so we’re not […]

Inside Dee Winters’s game-sealing play vs. Colts

The San Francisco 49ers impressed offensively in their 48-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, failing to punt for the second straight game. While the offense was lights out, the defense remains a work in progress, as they struggled to contain Indianapolis’s offense, despite Jonathan Taylor going for only 46 yards on the ground. […]

Three reasons you should bully your family into watching the Mavericks battle the Warriors on Christmas Day

Fresh off of an exhilarating 131-130 home win over the Denver Nuggets, your Dallas Mavericks (12-19, 11th in the Western Conference) are back on the road to face off with the Golden State Warriors (15-15, 8th in the Western Conference). The Mavericks were led by their rookie sensation yet again in the win against Denver, […]

Chicago Bears Injury Report: Luther Burden III Gets an Upgrade

The first installment of the Chicago Bears injury report ahead of the team’s Week 17 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers is here. I have some mixed feelings about what the first release looks like, but we can start with the good news accompanying wide receiver Luther Burden III. Burden, who missed Saturday’s Week 16 win against the Green Bay Packers was limited in Wednesdays’ practice at Halas Hall. The rookie wideout missed all of the team’s practice sessions last week because of an ...

49ers’ Keion White trade gets an update after Week 16

The San Francisco 49ers acquired Keion White in late October from the New England Patriots. The Niners sent a sixth-round pick to the Patriots, while San Francisco got a seventh-rounder along with White. That seventh-round pick was conditional, and those conditions have been met, meaning the pick is going back to the Pats. White needed […]

Here’s Why They Call Caleb Williams “The Iceman”

Caleb Williams will inevitably come up at Christmas dinner. You know it. I know it. We all know it. The Bears have 11 wins. They just came off a Saturday win against the Packers that is already being talked about as an all-timer for a franchise that has struggled to beat its arch nemesis in recent years. And with Chicago’s next game being a road battle against the San Francisco 49ers in primetime on Sunday Night Football, someone is going to bring up the Bears quarterback in conversa...